Since 1978, ART Research Enterprises has operated a Lancaster, Pennsylvania fine-art foundry and fabrication studio, turning artists’ ideas into castings and built works for public spaces. Its artisans work collaboratively from concept through installation, combining traditional craftsmanship with digital tools and offering conservation expertise for museums, municipalities, architects and artists. The studio’s portfolio includes work associated with institutions such as the U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Registered AIC Conservators
UAPFounded in Brisbane in 1993 by brothers Daniel and Matthew Tobin, UAP creates public art and architectural works through collaborative design and bespoke manufacturing. Its foundry and fabrication work includes monumental and fabricated artworks, and it acquired the established Polich Tallix fine art foundry in 2019. UAP also provides art consultancy and preservation services, with facilities and offices across Australia, the United States, China, and the Middle East.UAP, NY
Heritage MetalworksFounded in 2001 after Matt and Jon White began restoring decorative pieces, Heritage Metalworks is a Pennsylvania metal fabrication shop making historically inspired lighting, architectural hardware, and custom metalwork. Now owned by Matt White and his wife, Kim, the in-house team of blacksmiths, metalsmiths, and artisans handles restoration and reproduction work alongside one-of-a-kind projects. Its work has appeared at landmarks including Winterthur Museum, Valley Forge National Park, and Fair Lane: Home of Clara & Henry Ford.DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Masterwork Plaques IncFounded by a team of sculptors and public artists, Masterwork Plaques is a U.S.-made metal signage studio creating custom bronze plaques and dimensional reliefs. Its work ranges from historic replications and donor recognitions to large public-art installations, with the studio helping clients translate artistic ideas into durable metal pieces and manage complex fabrication and installation needs. Masterwork Plaques has also held WBE certification from New York City and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey since 2016.BROOKLYN, NY